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-===== Welcome =====+{{wiki:logo.png?direct&76 }} 
 +<fs large>Welcome!</fs>\\ <fs medium>Hello! And welcome to Steve's Wiki to help you keep up with things. If you have any suggestions for additions or changes, please let me know so I can improve this site. I won't take offense no matter how mundane. Or drop me a note to say hello and tell me what you found helpful.</fs>\\ 
 +Thanks in advance! [[mailto:steve@toku.us?subject=Wiki suggestion|click to send me a message]]
  
-//Hello! And welcome to Steve's Wiki to help you keep up with things. If you have any suggestions for additions or changes, please let me know so I can improve this site. I won't take offense no matter how mundane. Or drop me a note to say hello and tell me what if anything here was helpful.\\ +===shameless promotion(s)=== 
-Thanks in advance! [[mailto:steve@toku.us?subject=Wiki suggestion|click to send me a message]]// \\ +Kim Komando has an excellent and free daily tips newsletter that I've found very useful.  If you sign up for this free newsletter (you can cancel at any time), use [[https://www.komando.com/friends/?referralCode=njb5uy0&refSource=copy|this link]] to sign up for the newsletter and I get a referral bonus.  Again, no cost to you; and you help me get a bonus.  (End of shameless promotion!!)
-This page last changed ~~LASTMOD~~+
  
 == Groups/Projects == == Groups/Projects ==
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   * [[Heatpump Research]]   * [[Heatpump Research]]
   * [[Online Jewish HH Services]]   * [[Online Jewish HH Services]]
 +  * [[vital_tools_connect|Vital Tools Connect - meeting notes (CCAL)]]
 +  * [[cooking oils|Cooking Oils and Butters]]
 +
  
 ==Recent Wiki page changes== ==Recent Wiki page changes==
-{{changes>ns=-se&type=create,edit&excludedpages=recentation}}+{{changes>ns=-se&type=create,edit&excludedpages=cs200_a3,bu_titleix_resources,temvgoodbyetest,temp,sidebar,isenberg_history,sfodec2023,isenbergpix02,isenbergpix01,plagiarism,blackboardtips,cs200_facilitator_checklist,se,zoomish_more}}
  
 ==Recent additions of note== ==Recent additions of note==
-[[security_presentation|Presentation/information on using password safes]]\\  +  * [[security_presentation|Presentation/information on using password safes]] 
-[[buy_laptop_sans_windows|Researching how to buy a laptop without Windows and save money]]\\  +  * [[home_security_systems|Home security systems]] 
-[[Cash out Life Insurance Policy]]+  * [[buy_laptop_sans_windows|Researching how to buy a laptop without Windows and save money]] 
 +  * [[Cash out Life Insurance Policy]] 
 +  * [[moving_away_from_usa|Considerations if you're planning on moving to another country]] 
 +  * [[recommended_iphone_apps|Some Recommended iPhone Applications]] 
 +  * [[MemoryCards|Memory Card Info]] 
 +  * [[browser_annoyances|Removing all those ads your browser presents]] 
 +  * [[evconsiderations|Electric Vehicle Info]] 
 + 
 +[[internet_service|Internet Service Considerations]] including, how much speed do YOU neeed\\  
 +[[cell_phone_services|Cell Phone service Comparison]]\\  
 +[[passkey|Passwords vs Passkeys]]\\  
 +[[hamster_info|hamster information]]\\  
 +[[reducing_red_meat| considerations for those who want to reduce the red meat consumption]] 
  
 == Popular pages shortcuts == == Popular pages shortcuts ==
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   * [[:mailman_annoyances|Mailman Annoyances]]   * [[:mailman_annoyances|Mailman Annoyances]]
   * [[Browser annoyances]]   * [[Browser annoyances]]
 +  * [[Smart TV Annoyances]]
  
   * [[:dentists|Local dentist recommendations]] . [[https://cdtdentalcodes.com/|Dental Code Lookup (by number or category)]]   * [[:dentists|Local dentist recommendations]] . [[https://cdtdentalcodes.com/|Dental Code Lookup (by number or category)]]
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 [[trumpism|Trump parody page]] [[trumpism|Trump parody page]]
  
 +[[:alzheimer_s_dementia|Alzheimer's and Dementia information I've summarized]]
  
 +===== Links by Category =====
  
-==== Links by Category ====+==== Gender issues ==== 
 +Information about LGBTQIA+ (or its current set of letters), trans-gender, and related issues.  This is a work-in-progress. I do not mean to offend anyone, [[mailto:steve@toku.us?subject=Gender Issue comment|let me know]] if you have any concerns, questions, or want to suggest additions to/about what I have here.  //Note that I am not responsible for the content on any linked sites.// 
 +  * [[https://mygiftedlife.wordpress.com/|A blog]] by RR on growing up trans, transitioning, and insights along the way 
 +    * It's also [[https://www.facebook.com/mygiftedlife/|on Facebook]] 
 +  * [[https://gaycenter.org/community/lgbtq/|What is LGBTQIA+]] From the site, it is "an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and more. These terms are used to describe a person's sexual orientation or gender identity."
  
-[[:alzheimer_s_dementia|Alzheimer's and Dementia information I've summarized]] 
  
-=== foodish ===+==== foodish ====
  
 See also [[#food_i_m_hungry|FOOD! I'm Hungry!]] above See also [[#food_i_m_hungry|FOOD! I'm Hungry!]] above
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   * [[:coffeeish|Coffeeish]]   * [[:coffeeish|Coffeeish]]
   * [[:foodannoyances|Food substitutions]] (skim–>whole milk, make buttermilk, use skim milk to replace whole milk in recipes)   * [[:foodannoyances|Food substitutions]] (skim–>whole milk, make buttermilk, use skim milk to replace whole milk in recipes)
 +  * [[reducing_red_meat| considerations for those who want to reduce the red meat consumption]]
  
-=== nearbyish ===+ 
 +  * [[:gardening_notes|Gardening Notes & Advice]] 
 + 
 +==== nearbyish ====
 See also, Annoyances (above) See also, Annoyances (above)
   * [[https://friendsofthebluehills.org/yellow-striped-insects/|Yellow striped insect -- bee or not?]]   * [[https://friendsofthebluehills.org/yellow-striped-insects/|Yellow striped insect -- bee or not?]]
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   * [[:lexington_notes|Lexington Notes]]   * [[:lexington_notes|Lexington Notes]]
  
-=== townish (Lexington)===+==== townish (Lexington)====
 Voting Voting
   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/track/trackmyballot.aspx|Track your ballot]]    * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/track/trackmyballot.aspx|Track your ballot]] 
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   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov|Town of Lexington MA Homesite]]   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov|Town of Lexington MA Homesite]]
  
-=== weatherish ===+==== weatherish ====
  
   * [[https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes|Hurricane Preparedness]]   * [[https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes|Hurricane Preparedness]]
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   * [[http://lexmaweather.info/|Weather for Lexington MA]]   * [[http://lexmaweather.info/|Weather for Lexington MA]]
  
-=== birdish ===+==== birdish ====
  
 //Nature. Calming. What better thing to do than watch birds and animals do their thing. OK, maybe earn some money…// //Nature. Calming. What better thing to do than watch birds and animals do their thing. OK, maybe earn some money…//
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   * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CoSn91SDuM|Live bird and ground cam, Alabama]] CST   * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CoSn91SDuM|Live bird and ground cam, Alabama]] CST
  
-=== Being Cleverish ===+==== Being Cleverish ====
  
   * [[:day_of_week|What day of the week does a date fall upon]] | [[:calendars_for_demo|Demo material]]   * [[:day_of_week|What day of the week does a date fall upon]] | [[:calendars_for_demo|Demo material]]
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   * [[https://sites.google.com/site/beecherbob/fun/disclaimers|List of disclaimers]]   * [[https://sites.google.com/site/beecherbob/fun/disclaimers|List of disclaimers]]
  
-=== technologyish === +==== technologyish ==== 
-Devices+===Sellers=== 
 +  * [[Amazon_tips|Amazon tips]] 
 + 
 +===Devices===
   * [[:osmopocket|OsmoPocket]]   * [[:osmopocket|OsmoPocket]]
   * [[:dazzle|Dazzle]]   * [[:dazzle|Dazzle]]
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   * [[Boltune Wireless Stereo Earphones|boltune]]   * [[Boltune Wireless Stereo Earphones|boltune]]
   * [[Speakerphone Research]]   * [[Speakerphone Research]]
 +  * [[Setting Digital Clocks]]
 +  * [[Carpet Cleaner]]
 +  * [[:ZoomH1|Zoom Handy Recorder H1 Voice/Music Recorder]]
 +  * [[:Epson-et-3850|Epson ET-3850]]
 +  * [[locksmiths|Locksmiths]] including Key Fob issues (will expand to cover getting new keys and replacing door locks, let me know if you can help)
 +  * [[Speakerphone]] currently, covering PolySync 40
 +  * [[Thermometers]]
  
-Video production related+===Video production related===
   * [[:Video Editing links]] many using AI   * [[:Video Editing links]] many using AI
   * [[:davinci_resolve_notes|DaVinci Resolve stuff]]   * [[:davinci_resolve_notes|DaVinci Resolve stuff]]
  
-Phones and phone service+===Phones and phone service===
   * [[iPhone Comparison]]   * [[iPhone Comparison]]
   * [[:cell_phone_services|Cell Phone Services]]   * [[:cell_phone_services|Cell Phone Services]]
 +  * [[:internet _service]]
  
-Storage+===Storage===
   * [[:memorycards|MemoryCards]] . [[:sim_cards|SIM cards]]   * [[:memorycards|MemoryCards]] . [[:sim_cards|SIM cards]]
   * [[:cloud_storage_options|Cloud Storage Options]]   * [[:cloud_storage_options|Cloud Storage Options]]
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   * [[:wired-to-wireless_home_phone_research|Wired-to-Wireless Home Phone Research]]   * [[:wired-to-wireless_home_phone_research|Wired-to-Wireless Home Phone Research]]
  
-Miscellaneous+===Miscellaneous===
   * [[:domain_registrar_research|Domain Registrar research]]   * [[:domain_registrar_research|Domain Registrar research]]
   * [[:keep_yahoo_emails_out_of_spam|Keep Yahoo Emails Out Of Spam]] also works for verizon.net emails   * [[:keep_yahoo_emails_out_of_spam|Keep Yahoo Emails Out Of Spam]] also works for verizon.net emails
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   * [[Send large files]]   * [[Send large files]]
   * [[Free Mac App Download Sites]]   * [[Free Mac App Download Sites]]
 +  * [[Wordpressish]]
 +  * [[Whole House Surge Protector]]
 +  * [[:ascii|Special characters and keystrokes]]
 +  * [[Secret_Roku_Codes|Secret Roku Codes]] not secret any longer, thanks Tom's Guide
 +  * [[ice_maker_issues|Ice maker in refrigerator stopped producing ice, what to do]]
  
  
-=== helpish ===+==== helpish ====
  
   * [[:cleaning_tips|Cleaning tips]]   * [[:cleaning_tips|Cleaning tips]]
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   * [[:Exercise_at_home|Exercising at home]]   * [[:Exercise_at_home|Exercising at home]]
   * [[:EmergencyInfo|Emergency info]]   * [[:EmergencyInfo|Emergency info]]
-  * [[Breville Espresso Machine Tips]]+  * [[:Breville Espresso Machine Tips]] 
 +  * [[:Tips for Buying a Car]] 
 +  * [[https://cse.buffalo.edu/~rapaport/howtostudy.html|How to Study, A Brief Guide]] by Wiliam J. Rapaport, Dept of Computer Science & Engineering, SUNY Buffalo 
 +  * [[Shipping stuff]] 
 +  * [[becomeanonprofit|info about becoming a nonprofit]]
  
-=== otherish ===+==== otherish ====
   * [[marriage_tips|Reaching a Gold Anniversary]]   * [[marriage_tips|Reaching a Gold Anniversary]]
  
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 |[[:tone_indicators|Tone Indicators]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn3KWM1kuAw|Robots dance to Do-You-Love-Me]]| |[[:tone_indicators|Tone Indicators]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn3KWM1kuAw|Robots dance to Do-You-Love-Me]]|
 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEhd1ZFpf7Y|Making of ADHD Music Video (wow)]]| | |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEhd1ZFpf7Y|Making of ADHD Music Video (wow)]]| |
 +
 +==Background Musics==
 +|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1xxJrEijqQ|Sweet November Fall Morning in Bookstore Cafe]]|
 +|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml7fTlPkG9o|Relaxing November Fall Morning in Cozy Coffee Shop]]|
  
 ==== Humor ==== ==== Humor ====
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 |[[https://youtu.be/OqGR8ZYuIXU|Clever music video by Jane Lui]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3AilomfU6I|Jane Luis Cartoon Medly]] \\  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcnCNnPxW7A|longer version]]| |[[https://youtu.be/OqGR8ZYuIXU|Clever music video by Jane Lui]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3AilomfU6I|Jane Luis Cartoon Medly]] \\  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcnCNnPxW7A|longer version]]|
 |[[https://youtu.be/IQDJyKmqej8|Waterloo in restaurant]]|[[https://youtu.be/oM8x_vjow3E|Mummer's Dance by guitar]]| |[[https://youtu.be/IQDJyKmqej8|Waterloo in restaurant]]|[[https://youtu.be/oM8x_vjow3E|Mummer's Dance by guitar]]|
-|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIrkhJut4Ew|Unusual guitar duet, ends w/Bohemian Rhapsody]] a TED talk| |+|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIrkhJut4Ew|Unusual guitar duet, ends w/Bohemian Rhapsody]] a TED talk| [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fzSked0WUg|Amanda Palmer/Boston Pops 2009, cell phone interrupted]]| 
 +|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtIwhvSa7kw|Moonlight Sonata Dubstep Remix]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hef-hTWgFiA|Four Seasons Dubstep Nightmare]]|
  
 ===New Age musics===  ===New Age musics=== 
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 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1DJU1uPryI|Positively Dark 2022]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIwqoMpRdjw|I'm Coming Home etc]] //some vocals//| |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1DJU1uPryI|Positively Dark 2022]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIwqoMpRdjw|I'm Coming Home etc]] //some vocals//|
 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2oUF5xY3No&list=OLAK5uy_kkmPHnVcQJIWsO_niRyWmmX31sBoPwujk|Transcendence]]| |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2oUF5xY3No&list=OLAK5uy_kkmPHnVcQJIWsO_niRyWmmX31sBoPwujk|Transcendence]]|
 +
 ==Enigma== ==Enigma==
 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL9C4ggtAbU|Filmora]]| |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL9C4ggtAbU|Filmora]]|
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 Or you can bypass the excerpt and go to this page to read the entire book: [[http://insideclimatenews.org/content/meltdown-terror-top-world|http://insideclimatenews.org/content/meltdown-terror-top-world]] From this page, on the right you'll see a few ways to read it. In our iPad app, called ICN Books, which is the best-looking way to read it; in Kindle; or "in browser" (meaning on your computer). Or you can bypass the excerpt and go to this page to read the entire book: [[http://insideclimatenews.org/content/meltdown-terror-top-world|http://insideclimatenews.org/content/meltdown-terror-top-world]] From this page, on the right you'll see a few ways to read it. In our iPad app, called ICN Books, which is the best-looking way to read it; in Kindle; or "in browser" (meaning on your computer).
  
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